blustering
UK: ˈblʌstərɪŋ | US: ˈblʌstərɪŋ
adj. 1. (of wind or weather) blowing violently or noisily.
adj. 2. (of a person) speaking loudly, aggressively, or arrogantly.
v. (present participle of "bluster") To act or speak in a loud, bullying, or boastful manner.
The word "bluster" originates from Middle English blustren, likely imitative of the sound of gusty wind (onomatopoeic). The suffix -ing turns it into an adjective or present participle. Over time, "blustering" evolved to describe both turbulent weather and loud, aggressive speech—metaphorically linking natural force to human behavior.
The blustering wind rattled the windows all night.
He dismissed the politician’s blustering speech as empty threats.
Blustering waves crashed against the shore during the storm.
She ignored his blustering attempts to intimidate her.
The captain’s blustering orders only confused the crew.